Training Packages

At Southern Horizon Aviation Academy, we believe students should have a clear understanding of the expected investment before training begins.

Our accelerated courses are designed for motivated students who want structured, one-on-one training, aircraft access, and a focused path toward check ride readiness.

Our Private Pilot Finish-Up Program is designed for student pilots who have already started training and are ready to finish strong.

This accelerated program provides focused, one-on-one instruction to help you sharpen your flying skills, strengthen your aeronautical knowledge, and prepare for the private pilot check ride. 

Training is built around your current experience level and the areas that need the most attention.

During the course, we focus on building confidence, consistency, and proficiency in the areas that matter most: aircraft control, takeoffs and landings, navigation, emergency procedures, airspace, weather, regulations, decision-making, and ACS check ride standards.

This package is ideal for students who have been delayed by scheduling issues, aircraft availability, instructor changes, or simply need a structured push to get across the finish line.

Includes:

• One-on-one flight instruction 
• Ground training and oral exam preparation 
• Check ride-focused training 
• ACS-based skill review 
• Aircraft rental, if selecting the all-inclusive option 
• Student accommodations during training 
• Course materials 
• Lunch during training days 

Best for:
Student pilots who have already completed a significant portion of their private pilot training and are ready for a focused, structured finish-up course.

Goal:
To help you leave prepared, confident, and ready for the private pilot check ride.

 Our Accelerated Instrument Rating Program is designed for private pilots who are ready to take the next step and become safer, more confident IFR pilots.

This accelerated program provides focused, one-on-one instruction to help you strengthen your instrument flying skills, improve your aeronautical decision-making, and prepare for the instrument rating check ride.

Training is built around your current experience level and the areas that need the most attention.

During the course, we focus on building confidence, consistency, and proficiency in the areas that matter most: instrument scan, aircraft control by reference to instruments, holding procedures, IFR navigation, approach procedures, missed approaches, departures, enroute operations, weather interpretation, ATC communication, emergency procedures, risk management, and ACS check ride standards.

This package is ideal for pilots who want a structured, focused path to earning their instrument rating and building real-world IFR confidence, not just meeting the minimum requirements.

Includes:

• One-on-one flight instruction
• Ground training and oral exam preparation
• Check ride-focused training
• ACS-based skill review
• Simulator training
• Aircraft rental, if selecting the all-inclusive option
• Student accommodations during training
• Course materials
• Lunch during training days

Best for:

Private pilots who have completed the required instrument prerequisites or have already started instrument training and are ready for a focused, structured course.

Goal:

To help you leave prepared, confident, and ready for the instrument rating check ride, with the knowledge, skill, and judgment needed to fly IFR safely.

Our Customized & Advanced Training program is designed for licensed pilots who want to stay sharp, regain confidence, transition into a new aircraft, or improve specific areas of proficiency.

This personalized training provides focused, one-on-one instruction built around your aircraft, experience level, schedule, and training goals. 

During training, we focus on building confidence, consistency, and proficiency in the areas that matter most: aircraft systems, normal and emergency procedures, takeoffs and landings, crosswind technique, avionics operation, instrument procedures, airspace, communication, risk management, and scenario-based decision-making.

This package is ideal for pilots who want flexible, customized training that is practical, focused, and built around real-world flying, not just checking a box.

Includes:

• One-on-one flight instruction
• Ground training and knowledge review
• Proficiency-focused skill review
• Custom training plan based on your goals
• Lunch during training days
• Student accommodations during training

Training options include:

• Flight Reviews
• Instrument Proficiency Checks
• Transition Training
• Aircraft Checkouts
• Avionics Training
• Rusty Pilot Refreshers
• Custom Proficiency Training
• Pinch Hitter Training

Best for:

Licensed pilots who want to maintain proficiency, rebuild confidence, satisfy currency requirements, transition into a different aircraft, or improve specific skills.

Goal:

To help you leave more confident, proficient, and prepared to fly safely in the real world.

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